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Suspense on deputy CM, other ministers in Bihar

Our chess players’ success will motivate others: PM Modi

10:54 pm August 30, 2020

New Delhi: Congratulating Indian chess players for their joint victory with Russia in the 2020 Online Chess Olympiad, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that their success will motivate other players. “Congratulations to our chess players for winning the FIDE Online #ChessOlympiad. Their hard work and dedication are admirable. Their success will surely motivate […]

Cricketer Suresh Raina’s uncle killed by robbers in Punjab’s Pathankot

7:11 pm August 29, 2020

Chandigarh: A 58-year-old uncle of cricketer Suresh Raina died while four members of his family sustained injuries allegedly in an attack by robbers in Punjab’s Pathankot district. The deceased has been identified as Ashok Kumar, a government contractor. According to police, the incident took place at Thariyal village in Punjab’s Pathankot on the night intervening […]

ICC Board Meet: No outcomes likely as BCCI to ask for time on T20 WC

BCCI announces Unacademy as Official Partner for IPL

3:19 pm August 29, 2020

New Delhi: Bengaluru-based edu-tech firm ‘Unacademy’ has been roped in the as official partner for the Indian Premier League for three seasons, the BCCI announced on Saturday. The 13th IPL is scheduled to be held in UAE from September 19 to November 10. “We are pleased to have Unacademy on board as the ‘Official Partner’ […]

Bryan brothers announce retirement days ahead of U.S. Open

7:28 pm August 27, 2020

Washington: Bob and Mike Bryan, the most successful men’s doubles team in the history of tennis, are bringing the curtain down on their 22-year professional careers days ahead of the U.S. Open, the site of their major debut in 1995, the ATP said on Thursday. The Bryans, 42, captured a professional era record 119 titles […]

Sao Paulo state stops professional sports as COVID-19 rages

Pogba tests positive for COVID-19, out of France squad

7:13 pm August 27, 2020

Paris: France midfielder Paul Pogba has been left out of their squad for next month’s Nations League matches after testing positive for COVID-19, manager Didier Deschamps said on Thursday. Rennes midfielder Eduardo Camavinga was called up as a late replacement for Manchester United’s Pogba. “I had to make a last-minute change to this list because […]